HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resource Recovery Annual Report 2022 RESOLUTION NO. 23-168
RESOLUTION APPROVING RESOURCE RECOVERY ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,Each year,a report of the preceding year's activities in the Resource Recovery
System(RRS) is produced. The 2022 report is now presented for City Council review; and,
WHEREAS, In calendar year 2022, many major capital improvements were completed at
the Ames Power Plant,providing increases in efficiency and the amount of material processed by
the RRS. The partner communities and agencies generated 51,541 tons of municipal solid waste
(MSW) during 2022. Of this amount, approximately 46,652 tons were received at the plant and
processed to create 29,417 tons of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF); and,
WHEREAS, An estimated 1,517 tons of metal and 256 tons of glass were recovered for
recycling. Additional items diverted from the landfill included 20 tons of Household Hazardous
Materials, 51 tons of organics, 720 appliances, and 943 tires. Rummage RAMPage was held once
again in 2022, finding new uses and homes for approximately 72 tons of household items that
would have otherwise been destined for the landfill; and,
WHEREAS, a Waste-to-Energy Options Study, prepared by RRT Design and
Construction, was presented to City Council on December 20, 2022. This shared study between
Resource Recovery and Electric Services could lead to significant changes to improve the solid
waste handling and energy production systems. City Council accepted the report and directed staff
to continue further evaluation of alternative systems and partnerships. Additionally,this year staff
will evaluate potential options for electronics and single stream recycling. It should be noted that
any direction for a new or updated facility could lead to increases in the tipping and per capita
fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that resolution approving Resource Recovery Annual Report for 2022 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of March, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of March, 2023.